Palo Alto, California, United States
I'm an Engineering Manager on Rivian's Self-Driving team, passionate about building industry-breakthrough products that have a lasting, positive impact. With over 10 years in the automotive space, my focus is on leading teams to solve complex challenges by bridging the gap between hardware and software. My career has provided me with a rare, end-to-end view of the automotive industry. My time at Stellantis gave me a deep foundation in both Product Development and Manufacturing, allowing me to understand the entire vehicle lifecycle—from initial concept and design validation to the realities of the factory floor. This broad technical and industry coverage proved invaluable when I joined Rivian as one of the first 100 members of the Autonomy team, where I developed the foundational data collection and prototyping solutions that are the fuel for our physical world AI models. My primary areas of technical contribution and leadership include: Development Vehicle System Architecture: Defining the integration of production sensors, ground truth sensors, ECUs, GPS/IMU, networking equipment, and data acquisition hardware for our data collection fleets. Data Acquisition & Prototyping Solutions: Leading the hardware design and software development for the systems that gather the critical data needed to train and validate our AI models. Time Synchronization: Ensuring precise time-sync between all sensors, ECUs, and metrology devices across distributed systems to guarantee data integrity for model development. Complex System Debugging: Investigating and root-causing multifaceted issues that span hardware and software, from embedded systems and sensor drivers to middleware and networking protocols. Performance Optimization: Identifying and resolving bottlenecks in software and networking to maximize the efficiency and reliability of our data pipelines. I thrive on mentoring engineers and building strong, collaborative teams built on trust and a relentless curiosity to learn. I'm always open to thoughtful discussions about engineering, cloud data pipelines, sustainable energy, and open-source software. Feel free to connect.
Scaled and launched autonomy validation team at Rivian for 1st product initiative. MotorTrend Truck of The Year Winner: Rivian R1T
Launched Jeep Wrangler 4xe as Lead Validation Engineer for Electrified Powertrain and Drive-ability. MotorTrend FourWheeler SUV of the Year Contender
Design responsible engineer for hydraulic electrical control units delivering functionality including: - ABS (Anti-Lock Braking Systems) - ESC (Electronic Stability Control Systems) - TCS (Traction Control Systems) - iEPB (Integrated Electric Park Brake Securement Features) -Responsible for design and release of Active Chassis Brake System Controls software and components for multiple vehicle platforms. Responsibilities include: Program and supplier management, open issue tracking with proactive issue resolution, delivery to all vehicle program milestones, and all aspects of cradle to grave release activity including: • Author specifications, sourcing documents, engineering change notices, requirements clarification and cross-functional team alignment • Generate program development timelines • Lead component packaging activities and component/system HW/SW validation plans • Develop ECU diagnostics • Conduct HW/SW design reviews • Author/review/approve FMEAs & DVPRs, PFMEA reviews, process standards, in-plant calibrations, launch support and safe-launch plan development • Identify quality improvements, rapid response to warranty, technical cost reductions, etc. • Responsible for risk identification and maintaining detailed risk assessment, mitigation, and management plans with frequent updates to senior leadership • Work closely with Chassis engineers and cross-functional teams to execute and validate complex brake control systems • Work closely with ADAS & ACC engineers and cross-functional teams to execute and validate complex brake control systems
Hybrid Vehicle Advanced Concepts Engineer (Sep. 2015 - Dec. 2015) - Chassis component design & packaging for upcoming vehicle programs. Skilled in using Teamcenter, NX, Visualization Mock Up. Powertrain Core Engine Dynamometer Calibration Engineer (Jan. 2016 - April 2016) - Calibrating V8 engines through dyno steady state testing. Skilled in using ETAS INCA and Combustion Analysis tools. Chrysler Pacifica Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Quality Engineer (May 2016 - Aug. 2016) - Quality lead for all product development engineering issues. Lead issue resolution across all engineering systems. Provided program level updates, and risk assessment to program product development team. Chrysler Pacifica Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Integration Engineer (Sept. 2016 - Dec. 2016) - Validated customer functional objectives by performing vehicle tests across all engineering systems. Solved critical product development launch issues specific to those encountered for a Plug In Hybrid system. Chrysler Pacifica Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Active Chassis Functional Integration Engineer (Jan. 2017 - April 2017) - Vehicle test engineer for ABS/ESC/TCS hydraulic control unit. Integrated key vehicle functions by performing vehicle tests at varying road surface conditions using tools such as CanAylzer and internal diagnostic programs. Electrical Production Execution Engineer and Root Cause & Analysis Engineer (May 2017 - Aug. 2017) - First response for diagnosing all electrical hardware and software issues in an assembly plant environment using Kepner - Tregoe Green Belt Problem Analysis tools. Developed process standards for Electrical End Of Line test machines assisting in development of testers at the Supplier. Electrical Resident Engineer (Sept. 2017 - Dec. 2017) - Responsible for leading all wiring issue resolutions for the RAM 1500 vehicle launch. Integral team member responsible for delivering a high First Time Capability (FTC) quality metric for the RAM 1500.
Aero-Thermal Engineer, responsible for improving prototype testing procedures across multiple platforms, including the Alpha Romeo 4C.
Quality manufacturing engineer, responsible for supervision of horizontal axis washing machine audit lab
Responsible for durability vehicle development and engineering on the Chrysler 300 SRT & Dodge Charger SRT.